RFA Information

RFAs are residential student leaders who work for Facilities and serve as a live-in extension of the department. RFAs helped with residence hall preparation and shutdown, participate in a rotating on-call duty system to respond to facility needs campus-wide, provide direct service to maintenance issues during and after business hours (including but not limited to replacing light bulbs, replacing shades, unclogging drains, and boarding up broken windows), routinely inspect all areas of campus, and work in the Facilities office answering phones and processing work requests. We're looking for energetic, motivated, and dedicated students to help us fulfill the RFA mission of assisting Facilities towards improving the living and working environment for students and staff, through a professional hands-on approach by student leaders.

Candidates who applied will be notified of hiring decisions on Friday March 6th 2015. Successful candidates will have until Friday March 13th 2015 to accept or decline the position.

RFA Position Description (2015 - 2016)

Position Summary

The Resident Facility Assistant (RFA) team consists of 18 RFAs and serves as a live-in extension of Facilities. With a focus of providing consistent, quality service to all members of the campus community, RFAs work primarily with the Service Delivery Center to perform and/or coordinate maintenance, investigations, inspections, and follow-ups. Staff members serve the entire campus during the course of their general responsibilities and while on duty.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the processes of residence hall preparation and shut-down

Participate in a rotating, on-call duty system and respond on behalf of Facilities to facility needs campus-wide

Participate in the management and general operation in all aspects of Facilities’ Service Delivery Center including the Maximo work order system

Participate in various administrative projects

Conduct routine and ad-hoc facility inspections

Provide direct service to maintenance issues where practical; including but not limited to unclogging toilets and replacing light bulbs

Be available for overnight duty for at least two weeknights (Su-Th) per week beginning at 4:15pm

Be available for 6-8 hours per week of project/building/office work during the regular business day (8am - 4:30pm)

Attend bi-weekly full staff meetings on Monday mornings 7:45am-8:30am

Terms and Compensation

RFA positions are contracted for one academic year, renewable upon mutual agreement of the staff member and supervisor(s)

Compensation includes a stipend equal to room and board costs* during the period of employment (amount varies depending upon the assigned area)

Room and board are provided during periods of training

*RFA compensation is considered as part of the student's Financial Aid package and can impact the amount of financial aid or work study received. For more information about how the RFA position will impact your financial aid contact the Financial Aid Office directly.